The Department of Religion and the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University are seeking a distinguished scholar to serve as the first Carl and Bernice Witten Professor of Jewish and Israel Studies. The shared appointment will be located in the Department of Religion; primary areas of desired specialization include Jewish mysticism and pre-modern Jewish thought and philosophy. The ideal candidate should possess, in addition to mastery of Hebrew and relevant Jewish languages, a record of excellence in teaching and major scholarly contributions in the field of Jewish Studies. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
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